Houston Texans OT Duane Brown said he will look to add weight this offseason after losing around 12 to 15 pounds last offseason. Brown was faster and improved his range after losing the weight but also struggled with moving defenders backwards and maintaining his block.

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said OT Duane Brown (toe) is still very sore and will be a game-time decision for Week 4. Brown did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 25, and worked with trainers.

Houston Texans OT Duane Brown (toe) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 18, and is wearing a walking boot. If he is not able to play Week 3, OT Ryan Harris likely would start at left tackle.

Houston Texans OT Duane Brown (toe) may not play in Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens. "Injured my right big toe," Brown said. "It's a pretty bad case of turf toe. Just taking it one day at a time, see how it heals by the end of the week." Brown said he'll likely be a game-time decision Sunday, Sept. 22.

Houston Texans OT Duane Brown (ankle) is expected to be ready for training camp after having surgery to repair a bone spur in his ankle. The expected recovery time is two-to-four weeks. "I felt it about two months ago but it really didn't bother me that much because it was kind of an annoying irritating thing," Brown said. "The last couple of days of OTAs it became an issue where it kind of affected the way I played and I couldn't perform the way I wanted to. That's when I decided to go ahead with the procedure. I just couldn't really explode off of my right leg like I wanted to. Trying to redirect and things like that."

Houston Texans OT Duane Brown weighed 320 pounds last season, heavier than previous offensive line coach Alex Gibbs wanted him. However, Brown still showed an ability to move well. This season, Brown is listed at only 300 pounds. Brown said the weight loss was by choice.

The Houston Texans have been in talks with the agents for OT Duane Brown and LB Connor Barwin about contract extensions. The Texans would like to reach an agreement with both players before the season because if they do not, they would not continue talks until after the season.